Criminalist IB (Forensic Toxicology)

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims and community during times of profound need.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Directors of the Forensic Toxicology Department and specifically under the

supervision of a Criminalist, Level III and IV, selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in conducting scientific

analyses performed on biological specimens brought to the Forensic Toxicology Department of the Office of Chief Medical

Examiner for the City of New York. The most eligible candidate will possess the technical skills listed and the potential to

exemplify this agency’s core values of Integrity, Dedication and putting the Agency First . Typical tasks include but are not

limited to the following :

• Assists in the performance of toxicological analysis of biological specimens using various scientific methodologies.
• Reviews analytical data to ensure their accuracy, reliability, and conformation to the guidelines of the Forensic

Toxicology Laboratory.

Ensures that all scientific analyses conducted use the scientific standards documented in the written guidelines of the

Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and any applicable regulating agencies.

Prepares for review by supervisory personnel, scientific reports which accurately and objectively reflect the results of

scientific investigations.

• Prepares critical reagents required for the correct operation of analytical procedures.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated equipment and prepares and appropriately annotates equipment maintenance

records.

• Ensures that all analytical testing is conducted in a forensically acceptable and competent manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.

2. For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following :

1. One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or 2. One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience;

or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.

4. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following :

1. Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and / or II; or 2. Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience;

or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.

5. For Assignment to Assignment Level IV

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following :

1. Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and / or III; or 2. Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience; or

3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience in an accredited Forensic Toxicology laboratory.2. Baccalaureate of Science degree from an accredited college with specialization in toxicology, analyticalchemistry, or pharmacology.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position